Objectives/Hypothesis Review the literature on the use of the serratus anterior free flap in
the head and neck reconstruction and describe new applications of the serratus anterior free …

Objective To report our experience in reconstructing pharyngeal defects that cannot be
closed primarily, using acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm, LifeCell Corp., Branchburg, NJ) …

Objective: To review our results using free-tissue transfer to reconstruct midfacial and cranio-
orbito-facial defects. Design: Case series. Setting: The University of Iowa Hospitals and …

Introduction The reconstructive goals following radical parotidectomy include restoration of
symmetry, reanimation of the face, and reestablishment of oral competence. We present our …

Most salivary gland tumors are located in the parotid gland, and 70% to 80% of these
neoplasms are benign. 1, 2 Tumor resection may involve partial, superficial, total, or radical …

Although many innovative reconstructive approaches have been reported in the past, oral
function after partial or total maxillectomy has historically been dependent on prosthetic …

Background Radical tumor ablation in the periauricular area often results in extensive soft
tissue defects, including facial nerve sacrifice, bone and/or dura defects. Reconstruction of …

Objectives To compare free flap outcomes for head and neck defects between primary
surgery and salvage surgery and identify factors affecting the outcomes in the two settings …

Locoregional flaps are widely used for reconstruction of small and medium defects in the
oral cavity. The submandibular gland flap is a pedicled flap, which derives its blood supply …

Introduction Free flaps have been the preferred method for reconstruction after resection of
oral cavity cancer. However, pedicled flaps remain valuable alternatives in appropriate …